Cyprus Times

Nigeria Advances to Semifinals, Faces El Kaabi's Morocco

Published January 10, 2026, 23:00
Nigeria Advances to Semifinals, Faces El Kaabi's Morocco

Nigeria secured a spot in the Copa Africa semifinals after defeating Algeria. Their opponent will be Morocco, boasting impressive players including Ayoub El Kaabi, who has been in excellent form, scoring two goals with spectacular bicycle kicks. Francis Uzoho is not Nigeria's first-choice goalkeeper, but if he plays, he will face the formidable El Kaabi. The match is expected to be particularly exciting due to the Moroccan striker's form and Nigeria's strength.